Primitive hot spring · Thailand
Pong Bua Ban Hot Spring
Thailand · 33 miles north of Chiang Mai
Last updated
- Type
- Primitive Primitive hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Chiang Mai (33 mi / 54 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Undeveloped source: no staff, no facilities, and no maintained access. Conditions change.
About Pong Bua Ban Hot Spring
Pong Bua Ban Hot Spring is a primitive hot spring in Thailand, about 33 miles north of Chiang Mai.
We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.
It is a primitive spring with no staff and no facilities. Conditions change with the seasons and river levels.
10 baht
Description from OpenStreetMap contributors.
Map and directions
Red marks Pong Bua Ban Hot Spring. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 19.23690, 99.17816.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Chiang Mai. The spring is about 33 miles (54 km) north of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Chiang Mai, about 33 miles (53 km) in a straight line.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Pong Bua Ban Hot Spring
- Hot Springs (free entry) Not recorded
- Hot Springs Mae Khachan Not recorded
- Roong Aroon Hot Springs Not recorded
- Muang Ray Hot Spring Not recorded
- Mueng Pang Hot Spring Not recorded
- Huai Mak Liam Hot Spring Not recorded
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pong Bua Ban Hot Spring?
Pong Bua Ban Hot Spring is in Thailand, about 33 miles north of Chiang Mai. The GPS coordinates are 19.2369, 99.1782.
Can you soak at Pong Bua Ban Hot Spring?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Pong Bua Ban Hot Spring?
The closest listed spring is Hot Springs (free entry), about 19 miles northwest. Hot Springs Mae Khachan is about 20 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1
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